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L555 LMK

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,481 mi
Last recorded41,481 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 LMK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,232 miles

light corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,603 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,696 miles

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Sep 2020 35,382 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 34,066 miles

both rear tyres tread slightly cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,215 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 33,215 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,502 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2016 32,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,162 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 30,520 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light indicating fault

Fail 20 Apr 2012 30,289 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light indicating fault

Fail 19 Feb 2011 30,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,483 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,424 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 27,422 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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L555 LMK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L555 LMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L555 LMK registered?

L555 LMK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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